…a substantial hit, as the area accounts for approximately one-third of strawberry acreage in California. “Farms face a massive cleanup. As soon as the cleanup is complete, farmers will begin…
Industry Groups Call for Trade Market Support for Ag Products
…include the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, the American Farm Bureau Federation, and the Almond Alliance. The coalition suggests Congress provide direction for the critical nature of expanding…
Concerns for the Future of Pest Management in California
…and eventual elimination.” Isom said farmers are in favor of adopting more sustainable pest management approaches. However, the implementation needs to be considerate and supportive of the realistic needs of…
Bill Introduced to Provide Clean Drinking Water for Rural Americans
…for Rural Americans Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative…
AgNet Weekly: New Rules for the Organic Industry
…Each week we highlight essential legislative and policy conversations affecting agriculture nationwide. Host Sabrina Halvorson is a 30-year media veteran known nationally for her award-winning, balanced, and accurate reporting. For…
Plant Biostimulant Act: ‘Critically Important’ to Industry
…Representatives Jimmy Panetta, and Jim Baird, as well as Senators Alex Padilla and Mike Braun. Over a dozen agricultural groups have endorsed the legislation. Groups such as the American Seed…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 03-17-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers cost of production being on the top of farmers’ minds, the possibility of…
Pollinator Habitat Program Awards $12 Million to 10 Projects
…$2 million to work with Great Valley Seeds. Through the partnership, plant materials and implementation tools will be made available to farmers to bolster pollinator habitat in almond orchards. Another…
New Children’s Book from Farm Bureau Foundation
…American Farm Bureau Foundation, offers a look at the various types of boots farmers and ranchers use. Farm Boots is the latest book from the American Farm Bureau Foundation for…
Organizations Voice Support for Existing Pesticide Law
…have contacted Congress to voice concern over similar proposed legislation. Crop Life America president and CEO Chris Novak says, “Any legislation seeking to ban individual chemistries and politicize the regulatory…
FFA Members Prepare for Careers in Animal Systems Pathways
Students prepare for careers with animals. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Courtesy National FFA Future Farmers of America (FFA) members from across the country this spring traveled…
Agronomic Minute: Staying Vigilant Against Alternaria
Keeping active against Alternaria in tree nuts will be important given the current environmental conditions. Technical Services Manager for UPL North America, Cassie Rieser said the last series of rain…
More Than 400 Industry Groups Encourage Farm Bill Funding Support
…chain who provide food, feed, fuel, fiber, and other products to consumers across the United States and abroad.” Groups including the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, American Farm…
Breeding Better Potatoes for Better Potato Chips
Breeding better potatoes for better potato chips. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Americans eat more potato chips than any other nation; more than four pounds a person…